Saudi Arabia Set to Welcome All Foreign Investors to Financial Markets Next Month
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 07 2026
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Source: aastocks
CMA's New Policy: The Saudi Capital Market Authority has approved the removal of the "Qualified Foreign Investor" concept, allowing all foreign investors to access local financial markets starting February 1.
Expected Impact: The CMA believes this change will enhance capital inflow and market liquidity, although JPMorgan suggests the actual stimulus effect may be limited since most institutional investors already have access.
Focus on Ownership Cap: Investors are particularly interested in the potential relaxation of the foreign ownership cap, which is not expected to happen until the second half of the year.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
